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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,345.17, 43,995.87 and 17,655.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,345.17, 43,995.87 and 17,655.67 is: 26,470.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,345.17 : 43,995.87 = 17,655.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,345.17/43,995.87 = 17,655.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,345.17x = 43,995.87 × 17,655.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,345.17x = 776,776,562.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,776,562.08/29,345.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,470.34

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